Three sororities and fraternities at the University of Rhode Island are under quarantine after members tested positive for the coronavirus, a school spokeswoman says.… MORE
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US death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000
The bleak milestone, by far the highest confirmed death toll from the virus in the world, was reported by Johns Hopkins, based on figures supplied by state health authorities… MORE
More than 50 in Providence schools told to quarantine
Providence Schools report that after three high school students tested positive for the coronavirus during last week’s first week of school, 45 students and 11 teachers are being told to quarantine for 14 days, according to a spokeswoman. … MORE
Providence College deals with surge of student virus cases
The president of Providence College has announced that the school is moving to remote-only learning for at least two weeks after a surge of new confirmed coronavirus cases among students. … MORE
CVS to double number of pharmacy coronavirus testing sites
CVS Health is doubling the number of drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites at its pharmacy locations around the country, the company said in a statement Thursday. … MORE
Rhode Island identifies 19 new cases in schools this week
Rhode Island has had at least 19 students and staff members test positive for the coronavirus since schools reopened for in-person learning this week, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Wednesday. … MORE
Rhode Island looks to head off flu-coronavirus double threat
Rhode Island already has one of the nation’s highest flu vaccination rates, but the goal this fall and winter is to boost it so hospitals don’t get overwhelmed while the coronavirus remains a potent threat, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Wednesday. … MORE
Governor: School will look very different this fall
Outdoor classes under tents, designated seats on the school bus, and lunch in the classroom are just some of the changes Rhode Island children might notice when they return to school later this month, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Thursday. … MORE
Rhode Island setting up virus testing system for schools
Rhode Island is setting up a rigorous coronavirus testing system for the state’s schools to quickly identify and stamp out possible outbreaks, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Tuesday. … MORE
Raimondo: Most schools cleared to resume in-person classes
Every public school district in Rhode Island except two have been given the go-ahead to resume in-person classes when schools reopen next month, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Monday.… MORE
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